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The Purple Wall

Destiny Eve Pifer·March 25, 2023

The Purple Wall written by: Destiny Eve Pifer @destiny_pifer “I’m trying,” I whisper to myself as I...

English Literature

·5 mins read

Vacation

Aariona Harris·March 11, 2023

Vacation written by: Aariona Harris @AariH44 I miss being away Gone from the shackles Of my usual...

Poetry English

·1 min read

Lost in a Frozen Pond of Thoughts

Logy Ahmed·March 9, 2023

Lost in a Frozen Pond of Thoughts written by: Logy Ahmed I couldn’t breathe. Bitter cold water...

Literature English

·4 mins read

Kiss of Death

Teodora Vamvu·March 6, 2023

Kiss of Death written by: Teodora Vamvu @teodora_vamvu One day, I opened my eyes and flew out...

Literature English

·2 mins read

Nemoral

K.G. Munro·March 6, 2023

Nemoral written by: K.G. Munro There is no home when your car is your bed And empty...

Poetry English

·1 min read

This Beholder

Karima Hoisan·February 27, 2023

This Beholder written by: Karima Hoisan This Beholder for U. Beauty is in the eye of this...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Prosper

Aditi Anvita·February 17, 2023

Prosper written by: Aditi Anvita An escape from the dark world of past A breathtaking way, but...

Poetry English

·1 min read

Escape from the Future

Lori Marchesin·February 10, 2023

Escape from the Future written by: Lori Marchesin Jeanine opened her eyes and took in her surroundings...

Literature English

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The Dead Leaf

Zach Zajac·January 22, 2023

The Dead Leaf written by: Zach Zajac The dead leaf sways in the dead grass, Covered in...

Poetry English

·1 min read

Paper Ashes

N.T. McQueen·January 1, 2023

Paper Ashes written by: N.T. McQueen @NTMAuthor She did not remember the stories her father told at...

English Literature Featured Post

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Homeless

Fizza Younis·October 15, 2022

Homeless written by: Fizza Younis @fizza_reads It’s not a home I remember, More like a torture chamber-...

Poetry English

·1 min read

This House is Not a Home

Ifeanyi Sibling·August 13, 2022

This House is Not a Home written by: Ifeanyi Sibling “Drop your bag; your food is in...

Literature English

·1 min read

Lost in Time

Bhakta Bahadur Basnet·August 10, 2022

Lost in Time written by: Bhakta Bahadur Basnet Shattered, shaken, shrunken Trodden down to the ground I...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Clime

A.M. Torres·July 15, 2022

Clime written by: A.M. Torres @sonic1170 I can feel the heat as it scalds me orange skies...

Poetry English

·1 min read

Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

Shadows of New York by Francisco Bravo Cabrera

One day I sat and listened to the choirs of Babel.
It took me back to when I painted shadows in New York
which cast skyscrapers high above your garden.
And I wondered if an island, in the seas of nowhere,
would have served as shelter if our ship should sink.

Did a siren with her song lead you so far away from home,
and has that made you forget me?
Have you removed the old tattoos?
Did you forget the sailing trips?
Was it because Manhattan’s winds destroyed your jib?...

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